Police were responding to reports that marijuana bought at the dispensary was taken outside and sold to underage buyers in the neighbourhood. No further details has been released, as the investigation is ongoing.

The department said it will respond to all complaints about illegal marijuana use and sales, but that its main focus is on violent drug traffickers and people preying on the young, marginalized or drug-addicted.

Officers use their own discretion enforcing federal laws on pot possession and consumption, the department added.

Scofflaws can face penalties as harsh as criminal charges, or as light as drug seizures and violation tickets for breaking city smoking bylaws.

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